Tag: UNICEF
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2.3 million children at risk of polio in Nigeria – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said that nearly 2.3 million children in Nigeria have not received routine immunisation (zero dose), leaving them at risk of polio outbreak.
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Sub-Saharan Africa not safe for girls – UNICEF laments abuse
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund has reported that Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the most dangerous places for girls globally. In its latest report obtained from its X handle on Thursday, the region has the highest number of victims, with 79 million girls and women affected (22 per cent), followed by 75 million…
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Ending open defecation in Nigeria our priority – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has affirmed its commitment to end open defecation in Nigeria. Jane Bevan, Chief of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), UNICEF, stated
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UNICEF reveals plans to tackle malnutrition, polio in Nigeria
Adekunle Yusuf UNICEF, editors’ guild vow to tackle malnutrition, polio
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UNICEF raises concern over high prevalence of FGM in Nigeria
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on stakeholders in the country to intensify efforts to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
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650,000 Nigerian children displaced by flood in seven years – UNICEF
About 650,000 Nigerian have been displaced by floods thus making the country the second most affected globally by climate change impacts on children, according to a report from the United Nations Children’s Education Fund, (UNICEF).
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2,360 children killed by Israel in Gaza Strip – UNICEF
UNICEF has said that 2,360 children have died in Israel’s counter attacks in the Gaza Strip in response to Hamas’ October 7 attacks on southern Israel.
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UNICEF laments 39,805 children in Anambra yet to receive Pentavalent vaccine
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), says that 39,805 children below the age of two are yet to receive the first dose of the pentavalent vaccine in Anambra.
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Tony Elumelu Foundation, UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited, IKEA Foundation announce partnership
The Tony Elumelu Foundation, UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited (GenU), and IKEA Foundation are thrilled to announce their strategic partnership to launch a pioneering Green Entrepreneurship Programme that is aimed at empowering
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UNICEF set to commit 270M USD for humanitarian emergency response in Nigeria
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has assured the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, of their commitment to support the Humanitarian Response and Poverty